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Board signals support for assigning Best Academy charter to YouThrive Florida with five‑year initial term

5503372 · July 29, 2025
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Representatives for Best Academy and YouThrive Florida asked the Hernando County School Board July 29 to approve assignment of Best Academy’s charter; board members signaled support for a five‑year initial term rather than an immediate 15‑year renewal.

Representatives for Best Academy and YouThrive Florida told the Hernando County School Board on July 29 that they seek the board’s approval to assign Best Academy’s charter to Mid Florida Community Service, d/b/a YouThrive Florida (referred to in materials as Youth Thrive/YouThrive). The presenters said the move is intended to expand educational services while retaining the school identity.

Jared Prater of Hogan Law Firm introduced representatives from the acquiring organization and existing Best Academy leadership. He said the proposed assignment is intended to align with Florida law favoring parental choice and to leverage YouThrive Florida’s local service footprint. Presenters noted Best Academy recently earned an A+ school…

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